What is the difference between Wood and Rust?

ΔE 5 (very close). Rust is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wood vs Rust

Wood

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17062
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #72524c (estimate)

Rust

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.080
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #654a49 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Rust is a little darker, cooler than Wood.

Can I use Rust instead of Wood?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Rust is a little darker, cooler than Wood.

Can I use Wood instead of Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wood is a little lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Wood on the colour wheel See Rust on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Wood

Wood vs Mahogany Brown (70.846)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rust
Wood vs US Earth Red (71.293)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rust
Wood vs Saddle Brown (70.940)Model Color · ΔE 6, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rust

Rust vs Leather (AK17053)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Wood
Rust vs Dark Flesh (AK17061)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close
Rust vs IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) (AK11906)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

All matches: Wood equivalents · Rust equivalents